Europe Commercial Drone Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Europe Commercial Drones Market is Segmented by Application (Construction, Agriculture, Energy, Law Enforcement, Medical, Parcel Delivery, and Other Applications) and Geography (United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia, Spain, and the Rest of Europe). The Market Sizes and Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value in USD for all the Above Segments.

Europe Commercial Drone Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Europe Commercial Drones Market Size

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Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 7.29 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 13.16 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 12.54 %
Market Concentration Low

Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Europe Commercial Drones Market Analysis

The Europe Commercial Drones Market size is estimated at USD 7.29 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 13.16 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 12.54% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Drones have redefined and enhanced the productivity of numerous industries within a short period. The demand for the Europe commercial drone market is driven by the deployment of drones for various applications such as security monitoring, safety inspections, asset monitoring and surveillance, storm tracking, logistics, and broadly studying the environment by scanning remote areas. Several governments are allowing drone BVLOS operations in the commercial sector. This is expected to drive the growth of the commercial drone industry during the forecast period.

Additionally, the drone industry is subject to various regulations and restrictions imposed by various aviation authorities, including air space restrictions and privacy concerns that limit drone adoption. Protecting sensitive information and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations in various countries may hamper the growth of the drone analytics market.

However, the next generation of drones is envisioned to be powered by technologies such as artificial intelligence, as the technology helps analyze the captured loads of data on a real-time basis, opening a new world for looking over complex physical structures and analyzing the captured data for defects. For instance, automated UAVs can scan blades on wind turbines and, via onboard AI models, can detect defects and provide recommendations on the necessity and timescale of maintenance. The introduction of AI in drone analytics is envisioned to have a profound positive effect on the current capabilities of a drone. It would severely augment the potential applications of drones in several industries.

Europe Commercial Drones Industry Overview

The European drone market is fragmented, with several players accounting for significant shares. Some prominent companies in the European drone market are Azure Drones SAS, Parrot Drones SAS, Terra Drone, Onyx Scan Advanced LiDAR Systems, and AltiGator (Amphios s.r.l./b.v.a).

The companies are spending heavily on improving technology and introducing new drone features to support various commercial applications. For instance, in October 2023, ATV France announced that it has partnered with UrbanMatrix Technologies in India to address the frost problem by harnessing cutting-edge UAV solutions to mark a significant step towards intelligent farming. UrbanMatrix’s drones feature patent-pending Lithium-ion battery packs, proprietary NextOS, 4G technology, tamper-proofing module, and AI-powered data processing. Furthermore, with the ease in drone regulations, many companies are entering the drone industry in Europe, which is expected to increase the competition among the players further.

Europe Commercial Drones Market Leaders

  1. Terra Drone Corporation

  2. Parrot Drones SAS

  3. Onyx Scan Advanced LiDAR Systems

  4. Azure Drones SAS

  5. AltiGator (Amphios s.r.l./b.v.a)

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Europe Commercial Drones Market Concentration
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Europe Commercial Drones Market News

  • November 2023: Bayer showcased its MagicScout Air drone-based solution to scout fields from the air efficiently. This solution will enable farmers to analyze crop emergence and weeds much faster compared to traditional, ground-based assessments using AI.
  • November 2023: FlyingBasket launched its new heavy cargo drone, the FB3, for commercial applications. The drone can operate in different environments, lifting varied loads to the tops of buildings and transporting cargo for distances over 10km. It boasts an impressive 100-kilogram payload capacity. The company also successfully delivered cargo for the first shore-to-island and shore-to-ship deliveries.

Europe Commercial Drones Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
  • 4.4 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
    • 4.4.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Application
    • 5.1.1 Construction
    • 5.1.2 Agriculture
    • 5.1.3 Energy
    • 5.1.4 Law Enforcement
    • 5.1.5 Entertainment
    • 5.1.6 Other Applications
  • 5.2 Geography
    • 5.2.1 United Kingdom
    • 5.2.2 France
    • 5.2.3 Germany
    • 5.2.4 Russia
    • 5.2.5 Spain
    • 5.2.6 Rest of Europe

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Vendor Market Share
  • 6.2 Company Profiles
    • 6.2.1 AZUR DRONES SAS
    • 6.2.2 Terra Drone Corporation
    • 6.2.3 Parrot Drones SAS
    • 6.2.4 Onyx Scan Advanced LiDAR Systems
    • 6.2.5 AltiGator (Amphios s.r.l./b.v.a)
    • 6.2.6 SZ DJI Technology Co., Ltd.
    • 6.2.7 Flyability SA
    • 6.2.8 DELAIR SAS
    • 6.2.9 UAS Europe AB
    • 6.2.10 CATUAV
    • 6.2.11 Yuneec International Co. Ltd.
    • 6.2.12 Aerialtronics DV B.V.
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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Europe Commercial Drones Industry Segmentation

The market study of drones includes using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in civil and commercial applications.

The Europe drone market is segmented by application and geography. By application, the market is segmented into construction, agriculture, energy, entertainment, law enforcement, delivery, and other applications. The other applications segment includes using drones for recreational purposes, insurance (damage monitoring and estimation), aircraft/ship maintenance, journalism, reforestation, and wildlife conservation, among other things. The report also offers the market size and forecasts for five regional countries. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts were made based on value (USD).

Application Construction
Agriculture
Energy
Law Enforcement
Entertainment
Other Applications
Geography United Kingdom
France
Germany
Russia
Spain
Rest of Europe
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Europe Commercial Drones Market Research FAQs

How big is the Europe Commercial Drones Market?

The Europe Commercial Drones Market size is expected to reach USD 7.29 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 12.54% to reach USD 13.16 billion by 2030.

What is the current Europe Commercial Drones Market size?

In 2025, the Europe Commercial Drones Market size is expected to reach USD 7.29 billion.

Who are the key players in Europe Commercial Drones Market?

Terra Drone Corporation, Parrot Drones SAS, Onyx Scan Advanced LiDAR Systems, Azure Drones SAS and AltiGator (Amphios s.r.l./b.v.a) are the major companies operating in the Europe Commercial Drones Market.

What years does this Europe Commercial Drones Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Europe Commercial Drones Market size was estimated at USD 6.38 billion. The report covers the Europe Commercial Drones Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Europe Commercial Drones Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Europe Commercial Drones Industry Report

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